Alleged people smuggler Sayed Abbas detained again by Indonesian authorities

A man who is wanted on multiple people smuggling charges in Australia has been re-arrested by authorities in Jakarta, after his extradition was denied last week.

Australia's request to have Sayed Abbas extradited was denied last week by judges at the South Jakarta District Court, who pointed out that people smuggling is not included in the two countries' extradition agreement.

Now the ABC has been told that Abbas, who was told he was free, was then re-arrested and taken back into detention.

Indonesian authorities are now hoping to appeal the decision, which last week was deemed final.

It is understood that president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could order a political extradition, but Indonesia is not considering that option.

Instead it is getting legal advice about whether a higher court can hear the case.

Abbas is wanted in Australia to face 27 charges of people smuggling, relating to three boat trips that left Indonesia between 2009 and 2011.

Abbas has denied the charges against him and has said he was asked to gather information about boat movements for the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The AFP has not confirmed or denied that claim.

Abbas would face a maximum of 20 years in prison if found guilty of the Australian charges.